Mission
To enrich quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences, and promotes healthy lifestyles.
Vision
Inspire a passion for parks, healthy lifestyles, and stewardship by providing a sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive park system to support a thriving community.
Values
Enhance Stewardship
We are stewards for a wonderfully rich community trust of natural and cultural resources. We will provide leadership to expand awareness, appreciation and protection of this heritage.
Foster Diversity
We embrace the diversity of our community and seek to provide every resident with a wide variety of park experiences and recreational opportunities.
Develop Partnerships
We believe seeking and maintaining active partnerships with neighborhood and community organizations and individuals are essential to becoming a vital and treasured component of the communities we serve.
Provide Quality and Value
We are committed to providing high quality facilities and services that offer superior value and prompt efficient service to our customers and the community.
Communicate Effectively
We strive for productive two-way communication with residents and our staff to allow all to participate fully in creating quality parks and services.
Value Our Workforce
We believe our paid and volunteer staff is the key ingredient to our success and commit to creating a participative, team-oriented organization including career development opportunities and meaningful recognition.
Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility
We are committed to building and preserving a park system that meets the community’s needs in a cost effective, fiscally responsible manner.